Submissions for 2010’s Great Animation Challenge are now open! Download the first batch of comedy clips from the player below as mp3’s, then simply animate them!

The annual competition run by Animation Forum WM and Flip Festival, gives animators everywhere from now until 31st August 2010 to animate their favourite comedy clip from the audio provided below, and upload it to our Vimeo Group.

The best entries will then be screened in early September, with the best short winning a place on a one or two day, Apple or Adobe accredited training course (to be confirmed upon Animation Forum WM being granted further funding).

Please note:

o Ideally, entries should be between 30 seconds to 2 minutes in length (although this limit flexible)
o Shorts can be a section of, an edit, or the entire audio clip
o All entries should contain a significant amount of animation
o There is no geographical restrictions to entires
• Upload your entry to the Great Animation Challenge Vimeo Group by the deadline of 31st August.
• Once uploaded, email Dave Allen at info@animationforumwm.co.uk with a link to the video, along with your postal address and phone number.
• If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a screening copy
• Screenings will take place in early September
To download the comedy clip as an mp3, simply click download next to the relevant clip.

Please go to animationforumwm.co.uk/news-display.aspx?id=193 to download the tracks!

Most clips contain swearing. More clips will be added over the next few days.

Good luck!!!